As outlined on page 9 of the January 2019 BBS Newsletter(https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/newsletters/winter_2019.pdf), both applicants and licensees must complete at least six hours of coursework or supervised experience in suicide risk assessment and intervention beginning January 1, 2021.
NASW-CA Chapter Online CE Program offers coursework to meet this requirement at https://www.socialworkweb.com/#/s/suicideprevention.
My name is Alejandro Contreras, I am originally from sunny Santa Barbara, CA and moved up to the Davis/Sacramento area at 17 where I attended the University of California, Davis. Originally, I had planned to graduate with a degree in animal science. However, life had different plans for me.
After withdrawing from UCD and ..Read More…
National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18 and is a reminder for all women to take care of themselves and to make their personal health a priority. Click here to read more:
NASW’s new “Ask a Social Worker” video Q&A column answers practice-related questions from social workers. Videos will be shared onNASW’s website and social media.
In our inaugural video, NASW Senior Practice Associate Susan Ross offers tips on starting a private practice. Have a question for “Ask a Social Worker”? Send it to ..Read More…
We have extended the deadline for our state nominations to the end of May.
Every year, the California Chapter of NASW honors individuals who have made significant contributions to social work. It’s time to submit your nominations!
These include social workers who have performed outstanding work in the past few years (Social Worker ..Read More…
NASWCA e-ballots were delivered to member email addresses in mid-April/mid-April.
Please take the time to review the email link and place your votes by May 13, 2019 at 5pm.
FOR CANDIDATE INFO:
Meet the NASW-CA Candidates: Cast Your Vote!
TO RECEIVE AN E-BALLOT: naswca@naswca.org
REGION A DIRECTOR
Eddie Estrada
A close friend told me that an opportunity to be a Region Director in the North Bay was coming up. She urged me to consider this opportunity. My only concern was that I was working full-time, an hour away from home, and working part-time for Calstate Long Beach. ..Read More…
Every year, the California Chapter of NASW honors individuals who have made significant contributions to social work. It’s time to submit your nominations!
These include social workers who have performed outstanding work in the past few years (Social Worker of the Year); social workers who have a lifetime of major achievements (Lifetime Achievement); non-social workers ..Read More…
Happy National Census Day! On April 1st, one year from today, the 2020 Census will be in full swing.
So much more than a population count, the Census determines the distribution of political power and money from the federal government to our communities. When we aren’t counted our communities don’t get their fair share.
We ..Read More…
